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FDG-PET:procedure guidelines for tumour imaging.

Authors :
Bombardieri, Emilio
Aktolun, Cumali
Baum, Richard P.
Bishof-Delaloye, Angelika
Buscombe, John
Chatal, Jean Francois
Maffioli, Lorenzo
Moncayo, Roy
Mortelmans, Luc
Reske, Sven N.
Source :
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging; 2003, Vol. 30 Issue 12, pBP115-BP124, 10p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Provides information about fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) in oncology in Italy. Ability of FDG-PET to detect the presence of a tumor undetected by conventional diagnostic modalities; Details on the clinical indications of the procedure; Estimation of the absorbed radiation dose to various organs in healthy subjects following administration of FDG.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16197070
Volume :
30
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12482844
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-003-1355-2